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Texas Football: Ranking the 5 Best Candidates for the Longhorns' Team MVP

As evidenced by their 4-7 record, the Horns just haven't had many steady contributors this season. The ones that have been consistent have also struggled to stay on the field.

For example, Charlie Strong's team could be without Jerrod Heard, defensive tackle Hassan Ridgeway and linebacker Malik Jefferson for Saturday's matchup with Baylor. The Horns will definitely be missing linebacker Peter Jinkens (torn ACL) as well as running back D'Onta Foreman (hand).

Anyone putting together a list of Texas' most valuable players would be hard-pressed to exclude any of those names.

However, there is one guy who has been excellent, and active, in every game this season.